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Distance from Benin City to Lima

Straight line

9,369 km
5,822 mi · 5,059 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 12 h 13 min

Direction

WSW 257°
initial bearing

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How far is Benin City from Lima?

Benin City (Nigeria) and Lima (Peru) are very far apart: 9,369 km in a straight line, that is 5,822 miles or 5,059 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Benin City and Lima, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Benin City, Lima lies to the west (initial bearing 257°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Peru. The halfway point is at -3.7960°, -35.2951°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 13 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Benin City from Lima?

The straight-line distance between Benin City and Lima is 9,369 km (5,822 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Lima from Benin City?

Lima is to the west of Benin City, at an initial bearing of 257°.

How long is the flight from Benin City to Lima?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 13 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.